Foot-rest



(No Model.)

J. S. CLARK.

' FOOT REST.

No. 322,792. Patented July 21, 1885.

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FOOT-VREST.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 322,792, dated July 21, 1885. Application filed April 16, 1885. (No model.)

To all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, JULIUs S. CLARK, of Melrose, in the county of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Foot-Rests; and I do hereby declare that thefollowing is a full, clear, and exact description of the same.

My invention is an improved foot-rest deslgned for use in connection with chairs or seats of any kind.

The mainfeatures of my invention consist in the automatic adjustment of the rest to the position and movement of the user, its capacity for compact folding, andits simplicity of construction.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view of the entire foot-rest in an open position. Fig. 2 represents the apparatus in side elevation, showing the movements of the parts in closing. Fig. 3 is also a view in side elevation of the apparatus closed. Fig. 4 is a detail View.

The base of the rest is composed of two pairs of legs, a a and b b, each pair being connected by a bar, c, and jointed to each other at their upper ends by a roundbar, d, so that one pair may fold within the other, as shown in Fig. 3. The round bar d also passes near their center through the side pieces of the leg-supporting frame B, and forms the pivot also of this frame, on which pivot the frame may tip freely to any desired angle. On the lower end, or end farthest from the user, of this leg-supporting frame is hinged a foot-supporting frame, D. It is hinged on the inner side by means of a pivotal pin passing through the arm 1, so that it may fold down on the frame B, or stand in the position shown in Fig. 1. When in this latter position the end of arm 1 rests against a stop, 2, Fig. 4. These frames may be provided with any suitable covering of woven fabric or of leather. The front legs, a, of the base are preferably made shorter than the rear legs, and swing in over the low connecting-bar of the legs b.

In order to prevent the pairs of legs from separating too far, I-connect them by a chain or cord, 6, and also limit the upward movement of the leg or foot support by means of a chain or cord connecting the other end to the cross-bar of the front pair of legs. These cords or chains may be variable in length to change the height of the base or angle of the support.

The foot-support D folds down on the legsupporting frame, as shown in Fig. 3.

I do not limit myself to the particular shape and proportion, as I may vary these, as well as the finish and style of covering. I may also use other means for limiting the move- I ment of the legs and supporting-frame B.

The whole structure folds completely for convenience of transportation or storage. When extended it rests firmly on the floor, and the support for the feet and legs adjusts itself to the position of the user.

I am aware that foot-rests have been heretofore constructed consisting of a leg-rest, a hinged foot-support, and supporting-legs secured thereto, and I do not broadly claim such.

I claim- 1. In a foot-rest, the combination of the legsupport B, pivoted upon the folding base, and the foot-support D, pivoted to the said legrest, substantially as described.

2. The leg-support B, having ahinged footsupport, and pivoted near its center on a base composed of pairs of legsb and a, adapted to fold to each other, in combination with a chain or cord connection, all substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two Subscribing witnesses.

JULIUS S. CLARK. 

